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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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November 20, 2008

Council Action2008-11-20
COMMUNICATION 080918

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 080741 and 080742, which were passed by Council on November 13, 2008, were signed by the Mayor on November 16, 2008.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080917

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson, a native of Northeast Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia City Council is pleased and proud to hereby recognize and honor Navy Captain and National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut Christopher Ferguson, Mission Commander of the space shuttle Endeavour during its 15-day flight to rebuild the International Space Station.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080917

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Navy Captain and NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson, a native of Northeast Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia City Council is pleased and proud to hereby recognize and honor Navy Captain and National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut Christopher Ferguson, Mission Commander of the space shuttle Endeavour during its 15-day flight to rebuild the International Space Station.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080916

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Center City Proprietors Association on its 30th anniversary.

Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Center City Proprietors Association (CCPA) on the Occasion of its 30th Anniversary.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080916

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Center City Proprietors Association on its 30th anniversary.

Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Center City Proprietors Association (CCPA) on the Occasion of its 30th Anniversary.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080915

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 607 and 613 Cecil B.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080915

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 607 and 613 Cecil B.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twentieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080914

The adopted resolution names Holme Avenue between Academy Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, along with the streets at the intersection of Allegheny and Aramingo Avenues, in honor of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Timothy Simpson, Badge No.

Naming Holme Avenue between Academy Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. and the streets at the intersection of Allegheny and Aramingo Avenues in honor of Sergeant Timothy Simpson, Badge No. 387.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080914

The adopted resolution names Holme Avenue between Academy Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, along with the streets at the intersection of Allegheny and Aramingo Avenues, in honor of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Timothy Simpson, Badge No.

Naming Holme Avenue between Academy Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. and the streets at the intersection of Allegheny and Aramingo Avenues in honor of Sergeant Timothy Simpson, Badge No. 387.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080913

This adopted resolution authorizes the executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to apply for a state grant to help fund a planning study and master plan for the Hunting Park Industrial Park.

Authorizing the Executive Director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to apply for funding through the Commonwealth's Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program for the purposes of conducting a planning study in connection with the Hunting Park Industrial Park.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080913

This adopted resolution authorizes the executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to apply for a state grant to help fund a planning study and master plan for the Hunting Park Industrial Park.

Authorizing the Executive Director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission to apply for funding through the Commonwealth's Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program for the purposes of conducting a planning study in connection with the Hunting Park Industrial Park.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080912

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Michael Woodward to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Reappointing Michael Woodward to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080911

City Council adopted a resolution appointing Gary S.

Appointing Gary S. Brandeis to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080910

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 100 North 55th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080910

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 100 North 55th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080909

This adopted resolution calls on Pennsylvania to let voters cast ballots in person before Election Day without needing an excuse.

The City Council Of Philadelphia Calls Upon The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania To Allow Pennsylvania Voters the Opportunity of No Excuse, in-person early voting at election offices or other satellite locations.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080909

This adopted resolution calls on Pennsylvania to let voters cast ballots in person before Election Day without needing an excuse.

The City Council Of Philadelphia Calls Upon The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania To Allow Pennsylvania Voters the Opportunity of No Excuse, in-person early voting at election offices or other satellite locations.

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Council Action2008-11-20
Resolution 080908

The adopted resolution starts the process of continuing the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District after its scheduled termination, covering parts of Germantown Avenue, Bethlehem Pike, and intersecting streets.

Initiating action to continue the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District beyond the date of termination of the district in the area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 7640 to 8705, both sides of Bethlehem Pike from 10 to 105 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, and for which Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.

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